Most receivers come programmed with just a few channels or a couple of satellites. Since most receivers are made for the Asian markets it is not unusual to see satellites such as AsiaSat programmed into memory. Fortunately, all receivers come with the ability to delete programming. With most MPEG2-FTA receivers, programming is done via the remote control. Fortunately, once the information is entered, the information is stored into the receiver's memory. One of such receiver is TM 150X Ultra.

The front panel of TM 150X Ultra is designed simply. There are totally seven buttons on the front panel for access to the complete functions of the box completely. Since it is an FTA receiver, there is no CI slot or CAM on the front panel. The rear panel is designed like other satellite receivers. Scart connector for TV, 3 RCA connectors (CVBS, Audio L/R), RS232C port for updating control software and additional service and LNB input. The receiver supports DISEqC 1.0 and 1.2. So it can be easily used with a multifeed antenna. The remote control supplied with the box has an easy access to all command functions.

TM 150X Ultra has the capacity to store 3000 TV and Radio channels. Unlimited updated satellites are available in the box. All the local oscillator frequencies for C and Ku band are preprogrammed.

After turning on the receiver for the first time or after factory default, it will ask you to select the correct menu language from the language list. Arabic, English, French, Persian, Turkey and Russian languages are available for communication.

You may either search for all or only FTA channels. The receiver performs quite fast scanning. We find 592 TV and 302 Radio channels in just a three minutes. After the complete scanning the receiver goes on the first channel found and saves all the channels. These channels can be sort, delete, rename and moved to the favourite group list. The channel list does not disappear automatically. You will have to press the exit button to get rid of it. Channels may be lock in order to keep away the kids from adult channels. The receiver supports TV-screen format 16:9 and 4:3. The receiver automatic conversion between PAL and NTSC. The Electronic Programme Guide (EPG) delivers informations about the onscreen channel. The receiver is fully MPEG-2 having outstanding video and sound. The receiver also performs a network scan.

Symbolrates starting at the rate of 2.45ms/sec were processed easily during our tests. The receiver has fast channel change function. After a channel change, an info bar appears providing information on the current channel having satellite name, channel information, programme name, scrambled and audio status. The additional quality of TM 150X Ultra is that the software may be updated via satellite. The multi event timer will let you to programme the receiver according to your timings and it will let you know when your favourite programme is on air. If you want to see closer your favourite actor picture, just press the zoom button on the remote control and the picture will come closer to you. The receiver also supports the teletext for those channels having teletext services.

As an FTA receiver, the TM 150X Ultra is a good receiver. 3000 channels, fast scanning and channel change will surely win your favour for Truman. Owners of satellite receivers are really hunters and they will find that this receiver is enough for them. Video games are included to relax you, when there is nothing special to watch.